The Cologne Welcome Card gives you discounts, and benefits for a range of cultural activities, tours, shops and restaurants in Cologne.

Your welcome card will grant you discounts to the following attractions/activities (list is not all-inclusive, when picking up your card you will get an information pack which contains all offers):

• Cologne Cathedral and Museums:

The Chocolate Museum: The Chocolate Museum – a building where you can feel, smell and taste the subject! In the museum on the Rhine harbour you will learn everything about the history of chocolate, from the raw cocoa in the tropics to the glass chocolate factory.

Deutsches Sport & Olympia Museum: The German Sports and Olympia Museum offers fascinating insights into the history of sport. Through the combination of original objects and modern interactive techniques, the visit becomes an extraordinary experience.

Käthe Kollwitz Museum: The largest international collection of drawings, printed graphics and sculptures by the artist Käthe Kollwitz: her major drawings, graphic cycles, posters and complete sculptural oeuvre.

Also Included: Wallraf-Richartz- Museum & Fondation Corboud, Museum Ludwig, Museum für Angewandte Kunst, Museum Schnütgen, Praetorium, Römisch- Germanisches Museum, Museum für Ostasiatische Kunst, Kölnisches Stadtmuseum and many more...

Cologne Cathedral – Treasury: The treasures of Cologne Cathedral are displayed in the 13th century vaults – priceless reliquaries, liturgical objects and vestments, insignia of the arch bi-shops and priests, medieval sculptures and Frankish grave finds.

Duft Museum in Farina Haus: In today's oldest perfume factory in the world, you will discover where the success story of EAU DE COLOGNE began. Experience 300 years of fragrance history in the house where Eau de Cologne was born.

• Sightseeing:

KD – Köln-Düsseldorfer Deutsche Rheinschiffahrt AG: Discover Cologne from the Rhine! Experience the impressive panorama of Cologne’s Old Town all around the cathedral from one of the comfortable KD ships. Enjoy the great view and commentary on the most important sights.

Kölntourist – Personenschiffahrt am Dom: TEnjoy the panorama of Cologne from the Rhine Wonderful cruises at prices favourable to families. Our friendly team welcomes you on board our ships Rheinland, Rheinperle or Rheintreue. Catering and service during every cruise.

City Tours in a Open-top Bus: During the 1.5 h coach tour, you will pass Roman monuments, medieval city gates, the city hall, KEC training hall (ice hockey), Odysseum, shopping streets, and much more. With the day ticket of the tourist shuttle Hop on Hop off, you can get off at each of the stops and continue your tour on a later bus. Thus you can plan your day exactly as you like.

Also included: iGuide – Personal City Tour with a Mini-Computer, inside Cologne, Kölner CityTour e.K, Wolters Bimmelbahnen Köln, nextbike, perpedalo, Public Guided Tours by KölnTourismus and many more...

• Excursions:

Kölner Zoo: Tracking elephants, meerkats and Co. More than 11,000 animals of more than 700 species live at Cologne's zoo – more than in any other zoo in Germany. Just a few meters from the Rhine, the zoo and its many animal facilities are a popular destination for an outing in any kind of weather. Here you will experience animal’s close-up.

RheinEnergieStadion – Stadium Tour: RheinEnergieStadion – one of the world cup venues and home of 1. FC Köln (soccer club of Cologne) – is one of the most attractive sites for sports in the world. Do you want to take a look behind the stage?

Then a stadium tour is just the thing! During a 75-minute tour of “Cologne’s Gem” you will visit all the interesting areas, including the players’ changing rooms, and see for yourself how attractive and unusual the stadium is …

Odysseum: Odysseum is Cologne's new adventure science centre for the whole family. There you can go on a journey of exploration, from the origin of life to fascinating technologies to phenomena such as globalization.

TV Studio-Tour: We show you studios, stage direction, stage props and you can learn about configuration, development and content of tv-productions as well as the history of Magic-Media-Company.

• Hotel Bars and Restaurants:

Barcelo Cologne City Center: 10% reduction on food and drinks. Attentive service for our guests is the first priority at Barcelo Cologne City Center, combined with the comforts of a luxury hotel in the middle of the city. Arenas specialize in local, international and Mediterranean cuisine and uses only products of the highest quality.

Maritim Hotel Köln: Free drink. Let yourself be captivated by the extraordinary architecture of Cologne’s largest hotel and enjoy the personal individual service in our diverse restaurants.

Dorint An der Messe Köln: 20% reduction. Enjoy modern elegance paired with contemporary art and Rhenish warmheartedness. Dorint an der Messe Köln will delight you with local specialties as well as French cuisine.

Also included: Renaissance Köln Hotel (1 drink free with meal), Köln Marriott Hotel (50% reduction on the 1st drink) and many more...

• Eating Out:

Café Scholl: 1 free espresso after your meal. Café with a rich tradition and Tuscan flair. The in-house bakery provides sweet specialities such as layer cakes, petits fours and fine chocolates. In addition, it serves a breakfast selection and daily changing lunch specials from Euro4.90. Freshly prepared of course. Indulge yourself with a good meal and enjoy a free espresso afterwards.

Brau- und Wirtshaus Gaffel am Dom: 1 free drink. Gaffel am Dom. The large ground-level hall with its impressive glass ceiling measures 700 sq. m. Domstube on the first floor offers a unique view of the Cathedral. Our highlights: our own bakery and 5-liter wooden kegs from which you can tap your own beer.

Hard Rock Cafe Cologne: 1 free drink with your meal. Hard Rock Cafe offers a variety of freshly made culinary delights, great drinks, numerous merchandising articles, unique music memorabilia and above all lots of fun and entertainment for everyone. Set group menus and memorabilia tours (up to 200 persons).

Also included: Dom im Stapelhaus (Two for one), Stüssers (Two for one), Pancho Villa (Two for one), Oper der Stadt Köln (20% reduction) and many more...

• Theatres:

HAIRSPRAY - Musical: 10% reduction. For seven years New York's Broadway went wild. Now this big fat musical hit, in which your hair stands on end and your feet can't keep still, is coming to Cologne.

Theater am Dom: 50% reduction. Theater am Dom celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2007 and is one of Germany’s leading boulevard theatres. Enjoy the atmosphere of a very special evening at the theatre. Experience movie and TV stars up close in contemporary boulevard comedies by successful authors from Germany and abroad.

Also included: Kabarett Klüngelpütz (Two for one), Studiobühne Köln (Two for one), Comedia (Reduction) and many more...

• Relax and Be Styled in Cologne!:

Ralph Schwalbach Friseure: 10% reduction. We will give your visit to Cologne style! You didn’t have time to visit your hairdresser before you left home? We have the solution! The creative team of Ralph Schwalbach makes short-term appointments possible – just give us a call. From the Cathedral by underground rail, it’s only 15 minutes to a new look. Upon re - quest, a hairstylist will also come to your hotel.

CHABA Thai Massage & Spa: Euro3.00 reduction on massages. Relax deeply with massages based on healing traditions thousands of years old. Enjoy one of the Thai Yoga, Relax or Aroma Oil Massages (organic oil) based on the teachings of the temple school Wat Pho. Member of Thai Spa Association.

LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics: Gift with a purchase of Euro25.00. Discover handmade cosmetics made of fresh ingredients, most without preservatives. The colourful fragrant products are 100% vegetarian, 75% vegan and made without animal testing!

• Shopping:

Outlet in HAUS MEISSEN®: 10% reduction on the whole outlet assortment.
Outlet: Meissen® porcelain in second quality and stocked goods in assorted quantities discounted up to 50%.
Premium Shop: Meissen® porcelain for the table, Meissen® arrangements, figurines, Meissen limited edtion artworks and promotions.

Kölner Senfladen: Gift with a purchase of Euro5.00. In our shop you can learn a lot about mustard and experience traditional mustard making on an old millstone, as it is still used in our production today. Nostalgic exhibits and illustrations provide insight into the history of Löwensenf and a traditional mustard region. Experience “live” on site the “hottest item Düsseldorf has to offer” and enjoy the numerous exclusive Löwensenf accessories of the past and present day.

GLISS® Caffee Contor Coelln: 10% reduction on open coffees. Speciality shop for high-quality coffees from all coffee-growing countries in the world. Coffee from one of the oldest family roasting houses in Germany. Top-class chocolates, gifts from small producers, tasting corner.

Also included: Abitare – Furniture and Home Accessories (3% reduction), Glockengasse 4711 – Home of the famous Eau de Cologne (5% reduction on purchases over Euro15.00), Cologne photographs – historic and current (10% reduction on all orders) and many more...

• Special Offers at KölnTourismus:

Rheintaler: 10% reduction. Permanent savings on the Rhine, without a time limit and with a growing number of institutions on the Rhine – that’s possible with the Rheintaler. With a Rhein - taler in your luggage, you will receive discounts or free additional services at various museums, cruise lines, cable railways, palaces and castles as well as restaurants and hotels on the Rhine.

Mug with Relief Slogan: Reduction. Start the day truly kölsch! Enjoy your cup of coffee or tea in a white ceramic mug with a three-dimensional Cologne logo and the slogan “Köln ist ein Gefühl” (Cologne is a feeling).
Your benefit: Euro6.95 (instead of Euro7.95)

Also included: BON CUISINE Coupon books (10% reduction), 77 Key Fob Dom Coin (Reduction), A set of 4 chocolates, and a hot drink (1 free hot drink) and many more...

List of discounts and offers:

Cologne Cathedral: Euro 3 (instead of Euro4)

Duft Museum in Farina Haus: 50% reduction on admission fees
10% reduction on ORIGINAL EAU DE COLOGNE

Museum Schnütgen 20 % Reduction

Schokoladenmuseum:Adults 9% reduction, persons qualifying for reduced prices with an appropriate pass 17% reduction

Deutsches Sport & Olympia Museum: Adults 10%, schoolchildren 20% and family cards 8% reduction

Käthe Kollwitz Museum Köln: 50% reduction

PSK Stiftung Kultur: 50% reduction

KD – Köln-Düsseldorfer Deutsche Rheinschiffahrt AG: 20% reduction on the regular fares of all KD scheduled services

Kölntourist – Personenschiffahrt am Dom: 20% reduction on all circular and day cruises (except special-events cruises)

City Tours in a Open-top Bus: Euro11 (instead of Euro15) for the day ticket for adults. Not valid in conjunction with other reductions.

Wolters Bimmelbahnen Köln: Reductions for round trips (except Christmas Market Express): Adults Euro4.50 (instead of Euro5.00) and children up to 12 years Euro1.50 (instead of Euro3)

nextbike: Euro2.00 credit, Voucher code: 221221

perpedalo | Köln-Rikshaw 10% reduction on all fares 15% reduction on brewery tours.
Example: rickshaw taxi fare from Cathedral to Chocolate Museum Euro8 for 2 people

Maritim Hotel Köln: Your 1st drink with a meal in Kölsche Stuff is free of charge

Dorint An der Messe Köln: 20% reduction in the pub Düx

Köln Marriott Hotel: 50% reduction on your 1st drink

Haxenhaus zum Rheingarten: 1 free Kölsch or soft drink

Brauhaus Sion: 1 free cup of coffee, espresso, latte macchiato, milky coffee or cappuccino after your meal

Dom im Stapelhaus: You order 2 main courses of your choice - the less expensive one is free of charge.

Theater am Dom: 50% off all performances except premieres, special events and on New Year’s Eve

Studiobühne Köln: You buy one ticket and get the second one free

THEATER IM BAUTURM – Freies Schauspiel Köln: 10% reduction on all performances

CHABA Thai Massage & Spa: Euro3.00 reduction on all massages

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